Table of Contents November 23, 2017
Can’t have the holidays without ‘The Nutcracker’
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The Times They Are A-changin,’ Chairman Cross So, lAST monTh, Columbia County Chairman Ron Cross caused a bit of a controversy with his message to residents in their water bills because of its strong politically conservative tone. A conservative newsletter in Columbia County? Shocking, right? Of course not. But this particular message in the water bill not only took on the NFL players not standing for the national anthem, but it began pointing fingers and criticizing Democrats throughout this country. “People are fired for almost insulting someone, and the entire country is so emotionally fragile that everyone is afraid to breathe,” Cross wrote in the October newsletter. “Democrats continue to seek a safe haven after their disastrous election, and their current liberal playbook is simply to insult and ridicule the President. Of course, he makes that very easy. Another thing, ‘Will Hillary ever go away?’” Cross then discussed an article in The Wall Street Journal that talked about the political affiliations of individuals and how those people regard certain topics such as climate change, the National Rifle Association and religion. He also begins discussing the differences between people’s culture, history and languages. “The whole truth is that we are a divided nation because we invite and encourage division without restraint,” Cross wrote. “There is certainly some strength in diversity, but there is a heck of a lot more in unity. ... We invite people into our country and encourage them to bring their cultures, their religions, their habits, and their differences. We do not even require them to go through the immigration process. We do require that they learn our language, our culture, our history, and our laws. We wait until they break laws and then they try to explain why.” Let’s just say, Cross decided to fully embrace not being politically correct. “I agree with the quote attributed to President Teddy Roosevelt, ‘The term hyphenated-American is the greatest threat to the United States of America,’” Cross wrote. “We do not need Italian-American, German-American, or African-American. We should all be American. We should all speak the same language, know the same history, observe the same language, know the same history, observe the same main culture, and obey the same laws.” Needless to say, some of the more liberal-thinking residents in Columbia County didn’t appreciate the commissioner’s thoughts on these national and social issues. And many made their objections known to other commissioners, the county staff and the local media. So, what did Cross decide to write in November’s newsletter to residents? “The article last month brought a number of varied responses,” Cross began in his November message in the water bill. “Many agree; several disagreed, but the surprising thing was that many did not seem to understand that my comments were in response to the survey printed in The Wall Street Journal.” No, no, Mr. Chairman. People understood that fact. What they didn’t understand was why you were even talking about such an article in their water bill. Cross said some critics of his comments were “not respectful” and “just resorted to name calling.”
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“A common threat among those that disliked the article was that I should not be expressing my personal opinion in the mailer,” Cross said. “Well, maybe that is true, but my views usually coincide with the feeling of our conservative county.” Well, Mr. Chairman, as Bob Dylan once sang, “The times they are a-changing.” Now, let’s all understand, Columbia County is one of the most conservative counties in Georgia, perhaps even in the South. But that doesn’t mean that everyone is socially conservative. Some people are more fiscally conservative. Others are more conservative because of their religious beliefs. However, not every conservative in Columbia County believes this country should close its borders to all illegal immigrants as the chairman insisted last month in his newsletter. Not every conservative thinks all residents should be the same, act the same and have the same beliefs. Not everyone thinks that people need to conform to match the majority. And, believe it or not, that’s a good thing. As more and more new residents move into this area from all across the country and the world for everything from new businesses to the medical field to the expansion of Fort Gordon’s Cyber Command, Columbia County is going to become more and more diverse. So, Cross might want to open his eyes and consider the future or buckle his seatbelt and prepare for a rough road ahead.
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For another GREAT YEAR ! See you next year for the 20th Anniversary.
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15 in 5 Jenny is Wright Because I love a lIst. especIally a random lIst. 1. We get to celebrate Thanksgiving twice this year. I’m thankful for that, because I like my family, and I like the food. I love mashed potatoes and cornbread dressing, drowned in giblet gravy. I’m also thankful that we don’t have to celebrate twice in one day. The second wouldn’t ever taste as good as the first. 2. Costco, thank you. I’m a mashed potato snob, and you make the only mashed potatoes that taste as good as mine. It’s the butter, I know. I’m thankful for butter, too. 3. I need reading glasses all the time. I can’t read the church bulletin anymore. My blindness rock bottom was not being able to read the menu at Abel Brown a couple of weeks ago. I’m not quite ready for readers on a chain around my neck, and I know that’s nothing but pure denial. Instead, I got progressive lenses. Yeah, I know. They’re bifocals. I’m thankful that I’ve made it to 40 without needing glasses every day. 4. Big thanks to the people at Casella Eye Center downtown. They say things like “you’re not old,” and “those glasses are super cute,” and “your eyes aren’t that bad at all.” Whether they’re telling the truth or not, I believe them. I not only bought more expensive glasses, but I left there feeling at least 38. 5. I’m thankful for the server at Abel Brown who brought me a couple of lobster rolls, when he thought they were out. I’d already eaten dinner, but they made a lovely breakfast. Every day should begin with lobster. 6. I’m thankful for lobster. 7. I’m thankful for the fact that our budget doesn’t allow me to eat lobster very often, so it’s that good every time.
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8. Four friends have had babies in the past month. Who isn’t thankful for new babies? 9. My kids make their own breakfast on school days. They can also make grilled cheese and quesadillas. They know how to start the laundry, iron their clothes, and do the dishes. Thankfully, they aren’t useless or helpless. 10. They still need me. I suppose they’ll always be my babies. I’m thankful they come to me with questions. I’m not always thankful for their jokes, but we take the good with the bad. 11. I’m thankful for my husband. I’m even more thankful for his patience when I do things like lose my keys for two hours and find them in the kitchen sink. 12. Even with whatever problems we may have around here, I’m thankful for my city. Augusta, you’re not so bad after all, despite my first impression of you twenty years ago. 13. I’m thankful for the arts community here. Pay attention, y’all. From visual to performing arts and everything in between, Augusta is pretty damn vibrant. 14. I’m thankful for everyone who reads this mess every week. At almost seven years in, you’ve put up with a lot of words, strange stories, and endless lists like these. Thank you for letting me keep rambling. 15. I love my people. You know who you are. If you think you are, I’m thankful for you. Happy Thanksgiving, y’all! JENNY WRIGHT’S humorous observations on marriage, motherhood and living in Augusta have earned her a devoted following, both in print and on Facebook. When she’s not spying on other parents in the carpool line at school, you’ll probably find her with either a camera, tennis racquet or wine glass in her hand.
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kris Fisher
Thanksgiving is here already. It seems like just last week, we were scrambling to find Halloween costumes the day before Halloween. I guess this means it’s finally time to throw out those Necco Wafers, Good & Plentys and gobs of peanut butter grossness wrapped in orange and black wrappers, because it’s obvious that they’re just not gonna get eaten. Anyway, I figured what better to write about on Thanksgiving than some of the things I’m thankful for. Novel idea, I know. Here’s just a few things, off the top of my mind… • My kid’s sports seasons are over. This means I don’t have to drive through Grovetown anymore. • Addiction recovery. Because of it, I have a positive new relationship with two family members for whom I once felt hopeless. • My listeners who helped me find the Super NES Classic before they sold out. It’s pretty much the best purchase I’ve made all year. • “Family Guy” re-runs. I fall asleep to them on Netflix every night. There’s so many, I don’t think I’ve seen the same episode twice. • Diablo’s. Damn, I love that place. • Friends. As you get older, you realize just how important they are. You also realize who the real ones are. • Everyone who has donated to my Fake It To Make It campaign. At the current total, I’ve got 15 percent of my goal. If you’d like to help, head to HDentourage.com. You can also buy tickets to the event there (which is Jan. 26 at The Miller!). All proceeds benefit SafeHomes of Augusta. • My job. It’s a pretty cool one. It’s stressful at times and keeps me busy as hell. But I can’t think of anything else I’d rather be doing. And my supporting staff is just that: very supportive, whether I’m asking them to back me up in a lip-sync competition or I have some lousy idea about a Ramen Noodle cook-off in the middle of a parking lot, they’re always there to back me up. • People who actually use their blinkers. Seriously, thank you from the bottom of my heart. • You. I’ve been recognized around Augusta for this column more than I have for my 11 years on the radio. So, I guess there are a few people that read it. That means the world to me. • My family. It’s the best family in the world, hands down. My oldest is growing into the responsible young man I always knew he could be … and he’s a pretty incredible footballer. Now, if I can just get some UGA scouts to take a look at him. My daughter is handling the middle kid status like a champ. She’s the smartest person I know and way more mature than any 13-year-old I know. We lucked up with this kid. My youngest is a carbon copy of my 9-year-old self. He’s loud, goofy, likes to be the center of attention and loves to laugh. He also loves being a kid, he doesn’t want to grow up, which is probably the thing I love most about him. My wife is beautiful, smart and way out of my league. She handles a job that I could never do and keeps our home life in order with little effort. I’m constantly amazed by this woman, and I don’t tell her nearly enough just how thankful I am for her. KRIS FISHER is the midday host and program director for HD98.3 and an Augusta radio staple. He is a husband, father of three and lover of all things adventurous, as well as activities most people would have outgrown years ago. djkfish.com.
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If Colunbia County builds an arena like the one proposed at the old mall site in Augusta, then Scott Johnson can have private parties there organized by his county staff while on county time. Ain’t that Rich cause fatty is sure getting rich off the taxpayers backs. Kudos to Scott Johnson, he’s really got the government heading in the right direction. The only way to get things done in government is by bullying and an authoritarian to people under you. To make matters worse, playing good cop / bad cop and let your henchman do the dirty work for you. The people that matter are the ones work hard and don’t ask for anything in return. The only way to lead is by fear
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Have something you want to get off your chest? Send your whines to whineline@themetrospirit.com. The Metro Spirit reserves the right to edit submitted whines for content, but we will otherwise print them pretty much exactly as you type them… spelling errors and all.
What a great radio voice Drew Dawson has! One caveat: will somebody PLEASE tell him that it’s Georgia Public Broadcasting, not “Joe-gia”? I know that pronouncing Georgia without an R is in the great Augusta tradition of Larry Sconyers and Moses Todd, but they were not radio guys. The only reason I didn’t go to the Border Bash was the parking fee. Mr. Morris should learn a lesson from his club members on how to treat patrons.
So what if Roy Moore of Alabama liked young girls when he was in his 30’s. The girls can be legally married at 14 with no restriction on even marrying a man of 74. And when has it been a crime to be creepy? This society is perverted with the accusations, especially accusations of acts over 20-30 years ago. Deal with it and go forward. Austin Rhodes. The nut cracker for all seasons.
I was very offended by the picture of a young child on page 47 of the Metro Spirit dated November 9, 2017 (Miller Theater the High Life Return edition). It was not necessary to use a minor in the article since minor do not submit whine comments whether negative or positive. It was also, distasteful because it appearances that the minor might have been using colorful language. We should uplift children and not show them in a negative manner. We as a community can and should do better than this.
Who knew that Augusta ga had its own volcano, it’s located on troup street and it’s called Pendleton King Park. Last week that volcano erupted (thanks to Austin Rhodes) and brought the heat and the light to another boondoggle by Augusta City government! Our Mayor doesn’t seem to understand what is in his sphere of influence And that he should spend his time on things (like the park not the colusium) That he was elected to do. Thanks Austin and SAVE OUR PARK!!!
The engineers and contractors responsible for the Old Petersburg Rd/Riverwatch Prkwy Extension disaster should be banned from ever working in this area again.
You know what scares the crap out of me? Some of the people who post a lot of these whines. Unless it is the same person posting every week, there’ are a LOT of people out there who need serious counseling. Please seek help; you’re not mentally stable....
Skating on real ice in downtown Augusta is great. I guess Ron Cross will have to pay his own way to skate through this one. Do you remember the “good ol” days” when fights used to happen out behind the barn? Nowadays, all fights take place on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. Sad, weak, and pathetic. SAVE THE TREES AND PENDEL PARK!
I believe that the victims of high profile sexual abusers (movie stars, senators and would-be senators, presidents and expresidents, for example) would be satisfied with an apology, accompanied, of course, by a simple surgical procedure to establish sincerity.
Y’all stay at home with your family on Thursday so fast food employees can do the same and Happy Thanksgiving! P.S. Put down your damn phone and look people in the eye when you speak to them.
If the Regency Mall property is a viable property now.why hasn’t it been for 20 years? & Who would ever pay $58million $ for it,when it was only $4 million 10 years ago? is our local govts being run by the overpaying property buyers at the ANGC? LOL...Who in the world elects these dumbasses? WOW! It’s time for the president to pardon a turkey this year. Hope he does not pick one of the many human ones he has on his team which includes himself.
Before the brothers at the lodge kick off some wild idea at the old freight depot at 5th & Reynolds St. SHOULD WE NOT SEE IF THE SOIL IS CONTAMINATED FROM THE SCRAP YARD THAT WAS ON THIS SITE UP UNTIL THE SEVENTIES? Golf carts on streets is more BS for special people. First, these are GOLF CARTs that belong on golf courses. Second you are putting a vehicle in traffic without licensing and InSUrance. What is the issue when they hit a pedestrian or car or are hit by a car. Keep them on the golf course where they belong! You know America is doomed when journalist, senators, congressmen have already convicted Roy Moore without a shred of physical evidence. When we rush to judgement based on a he said she said standard some 40 years after the alleged act justice will never be served. I don’t particularly care for Moore or his positions but, if all it takes to knock out a political candidate is getting someone to make accusations, our system of justice has failed. People are people but when you preach the bible, espouse family values, morals, and denounce adultery and homosexuality expect to be held to a higher standard. Yet republicans show time and time again that they harbor the same scum as the rest of humanity. But what is most disturbing is that they seem to have no trouble defending their scum.
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Making a hoMe on artists row art on Broad owner kristin Varn has spent two decades on Broad street,
and her store is proof that retail can survive in downtown augusta there is a warMth and friendliness that is immediately felt as soon as you step inside Art on Broad. Whether it’s the stained-glass wind chimes greeting customers as they enter the Broad Street store, or the sparkle of the brilliant mosaics on display, or the shelves filled with beautiful handmade pottery and turned wood, Art on Broad offers Augustans a vast array of local and regional art unlike anywhere else in town. And there is nothing stuffy or intimidating about this downtown store. For the past 20 years, owner Kristin Varn’s laughter and welcoming nature has made shopping for artwork easy, fun and accessible to everyone. “We are here so the artists can be in their studios. That was the whole general premise behind what we do,” Varn said. “We are here to support the artists, so they can sell their work, but they don’t have to be here to do it.” While very few retail stores have managed to survive in downtown Augusta over the years, Varn’s shop has thrived in its current location at 1028 Broad St. since 1997. “We actually got started on Eighth Street over by the riverfront back in February of 1991,” Varn said. “Back then, the store was called Augusta Art Exchange. It was down near the Cotton Exchange, where Fat Man’s used to be, and The King George was down there.” “Man, that seems like a lifetime ago,” Varn added, laughing. In an unusual turn of events, Varn never expected to own an art store. “Back in 1991, Augusta Art Exchange was getting started as a consignment shop, and I had gone down there to put some of my stuff on consignment,” she said. “I didn’t know the people who owned it. The owner, she was a stockbroker at the time and had someone running it who was a family member. It didn’t work out and she asked, ‘Do you want a job?’ And I was like, ‘Sure.’ And that’s really how I got into it.” 14 METROSPIRIT AUGUSTA’S INDEPENDENT VOICE SINCE 1989
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The timing couldn’t have been better, Varn said. “It was exactly what I wanted to be doing,” she said. “I was supposed to be doing graphic design, but, honestly, I didn’t want to do that. I took that as a safe route in school so I could get a job. But my heart wasn’t really into it. So, I took the job at Augusta Art Exchange, and I have been doing it ever since.”
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When the city of Augusta began selling the property it owned surrounding the Riverwalk and the rent began to skyrocket on Eighth Street, Augusta Art Exchange moved to Broad Street in 1997, Varn said. “But it wasn’t Art on Broad until 2001, when my husband, Jim, and I started doing the business together,” Varn said. “Jim had worked at the Morris Museum of Art (as the preparator), but he was leaving there, and we just decided to do it together.” Varn’s husband, Jim Tar, was an extremely talented oil painter and woodworker, who actually designed and built the couple’s home in North Augusta. He was known for his dry wit and his love for family, Augusta GreenJackets games and rescuing dogs. Unfortunately, Tar passed away in 2014, and he is deeply missed throughout the local community. But through their love of art and each other, Art on Broad has continued to grow over the past two decades. “We started out with mainly local artists and grew to have regional people,” Varn said, walking around the store. “And a few of the artists we have in here, we have had since the very beginning, which is kind of cool.” Local artists such as Nancy Schultz, Caroline Swanson, Lucy Weigle and Judy Averett have been a part of Art on Broad since it opened its doors, she said. “There are also a few artists that used to be Aiken or Augusta people who have moved away, but we have held onto them because we lay claim to them,” Varn said, chuckling. “Like Donna Proctor, she is in Virginia now, but she is one of our best-selling potters, and she has a tremendous following. She has been fabulous over the years.” As the years have passed, Art on Broad has grown and become extremely eclectic, offering everything from handmade jewelry to studio art glass to acrylic paintings to pendulum wall clocks that are hand-painted to resemble animals and birds. “The store has sort of morphed over the years and found its own way,” Varn said. “We did a lot of consignment of different pieces over the years. It probably started out a little bit more on the crafty side and has gravitated into being more fine art. It really has evolved.” Art on Broad is also known for its excellent custom framing and installation. “We started framing in about 1994, and, in the beginning, we were just doing it for the artists, but it just kept growing and bloomed into its own thing, and now we offer custom framing for everybody,” Varn said. “Now, framing is a big part of the business. It is like an engine that keeps it all going.” While the framing business is going strong, Varn also said that one of her biggest selling items is the handmade pottery in the store. “Hands down, people love functional pottery because it is beautiful and people can use it,” she said. “And they are not afraid to use it because, fortunately, it’s priced where if it breaks, it’s all right. It is art you can use, and isn’t it so nice to use a handmade mug?” Handcrafted jewelry also is a popular item in the store because it appeals to people of all ages and is another form of affordable art, she said. “We also sell a number of paintings, but that comes in waves. It is really strange,” she said. “In fact, acrylics are selling pretty hot right now. But we try to bring in different things like the chimes and the turned wood, and there is a local woman making these cool, hand-sewn bags, so it is a little bit of everything.” Offering that kind of variety has really helped keep customers interested in the store over the 23NOVEMBER2017
“I have to admit, I miss the days when Artists Row did the gallery walks and there were 14 galleries down here. Those gallery walks downtown were a big deal. At one point, we had buses bringing people coming from Virginia. It was a meeting point and Artists Row was a destination. Hopefully, it still is, but it would be nice to have some more neighbors doing galleries or retail.” — Kristin Varn, owner of Art on Broad AUGUSTA’S INDEPENDENT VOICE SINCE 1989
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“Fortunately, we have a lot of loyal customers. We have people who have been shopping here from the very beginning, and it’s wonderful,” Varn said. “But we still have people, believe it or not, who walk in the store during Arts in Heart or something like that and they will ask me, ‘When did you open?’ And I just have to smile and say, ‘Well, 20 years ago in this building. Come on in!’” For many downtown business owners, that is a difficult obstacle to overcome, she said. “I mean, there are people who have lived here for years and years, and they have never been on foot on Broad Street,” Varn said. “I cannot imagine that, but it’s true.” However, there are other residents who grew up on Broad Street and love every aspect of downtown, she said. “There are some customers who used to come in here when they were in their late teens or early 20s and they would put a $300 item on layaway because they simply loved a piece of art here,” Varn said. “For an 18-year-old to come in my shop and want to buy a painting that they will have to make payments on, I love that. And now, more than 20 years later, they are still my customers. That’s really cool.” Many of her customers have also become part of her local art family, she said. “It’s an eclectic group of people,” Varn said. “There are a lot of customers that I know so well that I’ve been in their house to hang stuff so often that I know their taste in art and I can help pick out what they like. I will tell them, ‘Hey, you need to come see this painting because it is exactly what you’re looking for.’ Which is really fun to do.” Each and every day, Varn loves meeting new customers and helping introduce them to downtown Augusta. “I have one customer who is military, and I hate that they are moving, but him and his wife are leaving around the end of January, and they have been one of my best customers in the past six months,” Varn said. “And they really embraced downtown. Instead of living on base or buying a house in Grovetown, they bought a home in Harrisburg and they completely redid the entire home. It’s a wonderful place now and he’s going to rent it out, probably to someone in the military, when he leaves. That’s what we need. I mean, they love Augusta and they walk from their home to downtown all the time.” Watching new people embrace downtown and get excited over all that Broad Street has to offer gives Varn a great deal of hope for the future. “I wouldn’t ever leave downtown with this business,” Varn said, smiling. “Over the years, I know there have been a lot of businesses that have left downtown, and I don’t blame them because it can be tough at times, but I wouldn’t leave downtown. This store belongs downtown. I really feel strongly about that. This is the heart of the city and the heart of the art community. This is where this store belongs.”
years, Varn said. “In the past 20 years, Broad Street has changed so much,” Varn said, shaking her head. “Unfortunately, we’ve had so many neighbors that have come and gone. In fact, when we first opened up here, The Pizza Joint used to be right next door. It was a good vibe back then. But, of course, Pizza Joint was so popular and kept growing, so they found a much bigger place down the street.” But a lot of businesses on Broad Street have come and gone since the late 1990s, including places such as O’Donovans Irish Pub, The Dessert Shop, TAP TAP, Blue Magnolia, Cloud Nine, Revolve and Eros Bistro. “It’s sad. We definitely need some more retail downtown. I think everybody is in agreement with that,” Varn said. “Personally, I think it would be great if there were more clothing places downtown. I think that is a niche that we are missing. Some little, fun boutiques because when people come downtown looking for those kinds of places, I hate to send people away from downtown to go shop for clothes at places like to Surrey Center or wherever. I’d rather them stay downtown.” Varn also misses the number of local art galleries that used to call Broad Street home. “I have to admit, I miss the days when Artists Row did the gallery walks and there were 14 galleries down here,” she said. “Those gallery walks downtown were a big deal. At one point, we had buses bringing people coming from Virginia. It was a meeting point, and Artists Row was a destination. Hopefully, it still is, but it would be nice to have some more neighbors doing galleries or retail.” While there have been a number of changes to Broad Street over the years, Varn is thrilled to see the addition of new hotels and the construction of the $50 million Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center in downtown Augusta. “That is real exciting to see,” she said. “And, I have to say, I’m always impressed that the Marriott keeps a lot of events going on throughout the year. I always see people from out of town who are here for different conventions and conferences. So, we constantly have people coming through. In fact, I think Augusta has a lot more tourism than people think we do.” With the addition of so many new hotels and businesses throughout the area, Varn said she hopes more people will begin venturing into downtown Augusta. 16 METROSPIRIT AUGUSTA’S INDEPENDENT VOICE SINCE 1989
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Celebrate the Season with live music, dancing, s’mores, hot chocolate, craft beer and wine November 17 - January 6 at the Augusta Common AugustaOnIce.com
Calling all adults! Toast with your friends at the Elves Lounge with craft beer & wine hosted by our friends at Uptown Cheapskate!
Take a ride on Kid to Kid’s Augusta Express Train Ride!
Take photos with Santa! Hosted by our friends at Southern Siding!
Frosty’s thrilling ice slide is sure to provide squeals of delight from kids & parents alike. Over 70 feet long, you’ll be ready to go again and again!
Twinkling lights throughout the park come alive nightly in a choreographed dance that inspires awe and pure joy. There’s nothing quite like our favorite holiday movies on the big screen - settle in & relive your favorite scenes over and over.
Gracefully glide, twirl, and slide the night away on an expansive ice rink with REAL ice. We’ll provide the skates, you bring the enthusiasm!
Sample delectable delights from Mrs. Claus’ kitchen, and savor the pepperminty taste of the season.
Cuddle up with the ones you love while you enjoy delicious, gooey s’mores alongside our campfires.
50 days of merry hits downtown Ice skating is back in Augusta! Augusta on Ice is a brand new holiday park at the Augusta Common, jam-packed with things for people to do this holiday season, whether they’re brave enough to get on a pair of skates or not. If you haven’t skated in years, be prepared for it to take a while to get your skating legs back. You’ll probably want to stay close to the wall at first, or rent a Skate Buddy for just $3 an hour. The Skate Buddy is like a walker, and it helps kids and adults stay on their feet while skating. There also will be skate guards at the rink to help out with safety. Jenny Bender, 32, of Grovetown, hadn’t ice skated since the one time she went when she was 10, and she took advantage of the Skate Buddy on opening night. “Thank God for those! It was still fun! I mean, I fell, but that’s just part of the experience. I love it,” she said. “I’ll definitely be back. … Augusta on Ice puts you in such a Christmas spirit. I mean even now, when it’s not really that cold outside... I’m so ready for Christmas.” The ice rink — and yes, that’s real ice, kept cold by a cooling system underneath — is 100 feet long and 52 feet wide, and it’s roomy enough for 150 people to be on it all at once. It has a beautiful covering with gigantic festive ornaments hanging from the center of the ceiling. First-time ice skater Madison, 6 years old, was all smiles after getting off the rink the first night it was open. She said she liked “that I tried doing it by myself” and that she wanted to come back and do it again. Skates come in all sizes and are included with the price of an activity pass — but if you happen to have your own ice skates, you’re welcome to bring those. A one-day pass for access to everything in the park — including the ice rink, the 70-foot-long ice slide, and train rides — is $20; but you can get access for through Jan. 6 with the $50 season activity pass. If you’re not brave enough to get on the ice, there’s still plenty to do and see. It’s just
$5 for general admission, or $20 for a general admission season pass. Other things to do include live entertainment or holiday movies on stage every night, a s’mores-making station, an Elves Lounge serving alcohol, pictures with Santa and more. Augusta on Ice also needs volunteers — and you’ll get a free activity pass for every shift you work, to use whenever you like! How’s that for a holiday present? To find out more about volunteering, visit augustaonice.com/join-us. Augusta on Ice is filling the field at Augusta Common, and ticket entrances will be both on the Broad Street side and the Reynolds Street side. Or, you can buy tickets online at augustaonice.com — and discounts are available. So, you ready to go slippin’ and slidin’?
Hours of Operation November 17 - January 6 at the Augusta Common When school’s in session: Weekdays: 4-9 p.m. / Fridays: 4-10 p.m. During school holiday breaks: Weekdays: 2-9 p.m. / Fridays: 2-10 p.m. All weekends: Saturday: Noon - 10 p.m. / Sunday: Noon - 7 p.m. Holidays: Thanksgiving: 4-9 p.m. / Christmas Eve: Noon - 5 p.m. / Christmas Day: 2-7 p.m. New Year’s Eve: Noon - 12:30 a.m. / New Year’s Day: 2-9 p.m.
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Can’t have the holidays without ‘The Nutcracker’ Colton Ballet production coming Thanksgiving weekend
IT’S A TRADITION Augusta can be proud of: The Colton Ballet Company’s production of “The Nutcracker” is in its 46th year this year, bringing elegance and history to downtown the weekend after Thanksgiving. The company’s namesake — founder and director Ron Colton — first brought the production to Augusta in 1971, after himself dancing in George Balanchine’s ‘Nutcracker’ in the 1950s. Colton Ballet still performs Balanchine’s version of “The Nutcracker.” The ballet company and its school were named after Colton upon his death last year (Dance Augusta became “Colton Ballet Company,” and the Augusta Ballet School became “Colton Ballet School of Augusta”). “The Nutcracker” is showing at Imperial Theatre, Colton Ballet’s home theater. “We enjoy our venue at the Imperial Theatre,” said Bon Ellis, the company’s ballet mistress and business administrator, herself a former ballerina who danced professionally in Augusta for 15 years. “It’s a small theater — even though it is small, it feels very comfortable.” This year, the production will have a brand new Act II Kingdom of the Sweets set that was designed and constructed by Theatre World Backdrops of Florida, as the old one was about 25 years old and needed replacing. The set is shared with the Greenville Ballet School in Greenville, S.C., which houses the sets when they’re not in use. Ellis said this new set should last at least a couple of decades. Guest artists in “The Nutcracker” this year include Olivia Powell and John Deming of Pompano Beach, Fla., and Augusta natives Brian Joe, Christopher Wilson and Morgan Bobrow-Williams. Wilson is a former dancer with the company and is returning to reprise his role as Trepak and the Toy Soldier — he currently dances with Ailey II in New York City. Bobrow-Williams also is a former dancer with the company and is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in dance. The cast also includes former dancers who trained under Ron and Zanne Colton (who still is the artistic director). The production this year will have about 75 people in the show. Right now, Colton Ballet has six company members and five apprentices, but the show also features students from the school and retired dancers. Rehearsal for the show lasts seven weeks. “We take from (the school’s) Grade 1, which is age 8 on up,” Ellis 24 METROSPIRIT AUGUSTA’S INDEPENDENT VOICE SINCE 1989
said. “They’re allowed to be in ‘Nutcracker’ if they’re studying in the school. We don’t do a recital at the end of the year, so this is their big chance to be on the stage. And the kids just adore it. They have a big time; they’re part of a professional production, and they get to see what that’s like. The one requirement is that they make every single rehearsal. And we do those rehearsals only on the weekends, not during their class time. So they take their classes twice a week and then Friday, Saturday and Sunday — it may not be every day, but at least for a couple of hours maybe on Friday or Saturday, they’re rehearsing for seven weeks.” Ellis said when the children start working with the adult dancers for the production, their eyes get wide with excitement. “It’s a big deal for them,” Ellis said. “And it really feeds them for the rest of the year. … Their excitement feeds our excitement.” Two of the older dancers in the show also are excited. Colton Ballet apprentice Katie Bell Fulcher is just 17 — still a senior in high
By Amanda Main school — but she comes off as someone in her 20s. Part of the way she carries herself might have to do with the maturity and responsibility ballet dancers must have in order to excel. Ballet dancing requires commitment and dedication, with hours of practice each week. Fulcher just got back into ballet a year ago, after an injury forced her to retire from gymnastics after 10 years. Her only other time doing ballet was when she was 4 years old. “Most of my injuries have actually been able to go away, because ballet is not as much pounding as gymnastics was, but Miss Bon and Miss Zanne, my instructors, are really good about injuries,” Fulcher said. “They really want you to take care of them and take care of your body and get better as quickly as you can. They’re very vigilant about it and very proactive, so it’s been really helpful and a stark contrast to how my coaches were in gymnastics.” Last year, Fulcher was thrown into a small role just two weeks before the 2016 “Nutcracker” production after a cast member dropped out, but this year she’s been able to rehearse properly. She will appear in several parts, including a guest at the party in Act I, a snowflake, hot chocolate in Act II, and a candy flower. “Starting a year ago and having to get to the point where I am now is the hardest thing, because I felt like I was learning this new language,” Fulcher said. “It’s like taking someone and throwing them into a Spanish 3 class, and they’ve never had Spanish 1. So it was kind of like, I had to learn all the basics at the same time that I was trying to learn the newer things, as well. So it was very challenging having to learn how to pick up on things really quickly. But it’s been really good for me to learn how to learn quickly and do something really well.” Carlee Chastagner, 28, is another, more experienced dancer who will be featured in the production and has been dancing since she was 5 years old. She started with the ballet company in 2003. Her roles in “The Nutcracker” include Frau Silverhaus (Clara’s mother), a snowflake, the Dewdrop Fairy and a candy flower. Chastagner is a teacher with the Colton Ballet School and was asked to be in the production after five company members left. “I look forward to the tradition of it; every ballet dancer does “Nutcracker” every year, so it’s very traditional,” Chastagner said. “I’ve been almost every adult part there is, and also the social life aspect is great, just seeing like some of the adults that were former dancers here come back (to be in the show).”
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Like many dancers, Chastagner and Fulcher couldn’t imagine their lives without dance. “I really enjoy how it’s not just a physical challenge, but it’s also very emotional — like it’s an art, it’s not just a sport where you’re just trying to be the best at something,” Fulcher said. “It’s about how you can perform it and show your artistry, and you have to show emotion throughout it. And so it’s not just like, ‘Here’s something really amazing that I can do with my body.’ It’s like how you can convey to other people how you’re feeling through your movements and your dancing.” They’ll both do it for as long as they can — Chastagner said the average retirement age for a ballet dancer is 35. She said she hopes to still be involved in ballet — like continuing to teach — when her body won’t let her professionally dance anymore. Fulcher also wants to continue dancing, but as she’s about to graduate high school, she hopes to get into the University of Georgia and study in a pre-physician’s assistant program. And she’s considering minoring in dance while she’s in college “UGA is my No. 1 school — I applied early, so I already turned in my application,” Fulcher said. “So I work really hard to keep my grades really good. … I want to be a physician’s assistant to a pediatric surgeon. So I’ll probably go to UGA if I get in, which I hope I will, and do pre-PA for four years. And then come back to Augusta and go to AU and do PA school here, because they have a really, really good program.” Many of the adult dancers in “The Nutcracker” end up rehearsing about 30 hours a week during the seven weeks leading up to the show. “Especially being a senior this year, balancing school and college applications and senior project and ballet, it’s hard, but I know it’s really good for me, because when I get to college, I’m gonna know how to manage my time,” Fulcher said. “So I would say ballet is in general — not just during ‘Nutcracker,’ but all the time — it’s not just good for you physically and mentally, but it shapes you into an actual person, like balancing your time and how to communicate with someone above you and work with people around you.” vThe Colton Ballet Company production is showing at Imperial Theatre at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, and 1 and 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, and Sunday, Nov. 26. Visit coltonballetcompany.org for more information about the company and school. And If you can’t catch one of the Colton Ballet shows, the Columbia County Ballet also will be doing a production of “The Nutcracker” at the Imperial Theatre at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, and Friday, Dec. 1. Tickets for any of the shows may be purchased at imperialtheatre.com.
COME TOGETHER!
Help Georgia Military College’s Augusta campus on #GIVINGTUESDAY! You can help secure scholarship funds for students in need by your tax deductible donation to www.gagives.org/c/GGD/a/gmcfoundation/donate/ On Tuesday, November 28th. 23NOVEMBER2017
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YES, it’s Thanksgiving time, but that doesn’t mean there’s not a whole heck of a lot of Christmas stuff going on this time of year! People around the CSRA seem to be getting their homes in the spirit earlier this year — we saw Christmas lights going up in the area the day after Halloween. Listed below are some Christmas-y highlights that you and your family can attend together. Saturday Nov 25 All day Christmas in the Backcountry North Augusta’s Living History Park Participants will learn how colonists observed Christmas in an event that will also include gift items for sale and a visit from Father Christmas. Call 803-279-7560 or visit colonialtimes.us. Sunday Nov 26 4pm Messiah Sing-Along Aiken’s First Baptist Church Aiken Choral Society is hosting this free community concert and invites all singers present to provide the voices. Call 803-649-7570 or visit aikenchoralsociety.org. 6pm Messiah Sing-In Kiokee Baptist Church, Appling A free-will collection will be received at the end of this free event, the 10th anniversary of the Columbia County Orchestra Messiah Sing-In. Any singers wishing to sing in the choir for this performance will need to dress in all black, and rehearsal with the choir and orchestra will be held at 4:30 p.m. the same day. Visit columbiacco.org or call 706-755-5849. Tuesday Nov 28 5pm - 7pm Christmas Tree Lighting Calhoun Park and Lookaway Hall This North Augusta event includes marshmallow roasting, Christmas music and a visit from Santa. Email mnelson@northaugusta.net or call 803-441-4310. Thursday Nov 30 7pm “Eli’s Bethlehem Inn” Kroc Center An Enopion Theatre Company production. Also showing at 7 p.m. Dec. 1, Dec. 4, Dec. 7, Dec. 8, and 6 p.m. Dec. 2 and Dec. 9. $18. Call 706-771-7777 or visit enopion.com. Saturday Dec 2 2pm - 7pm Christmas Light-Up Spectacular & Parade Augusta Common A free event that includes live entertainment, children’s activities, a parade at 2 p.m., a fireworks display, tree lighting and more. Call 706-821-1754 or visit augustaga.gov. Sunday Dec 3 2pm - 4pm Jaycees Christmas Parade Downtown Aiken Call 803-761-7081. 2pm Columbia County Christmas Parade Belair Road between Washington Road and Cox Road Visit columbiacountyfair.net.
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Calendar: 28 | Music Listings: 32 If you have any questions, or would like to submit an event to our calendar, please email Amanda Main at amanda@themetrospirit.com.
Relax at bRunch on black FRiday We knoW you need to refuel after a crazy morning (or night!) of shopping — or maybe you avoid the shopping crowds on Black Friday and would rather someone else cook a meal after a day of prepping and stuffing yourself with turkey and stuffing. Edgar’s Grille is offering a special brunch meal from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Black Friday (Nov. 24). The brunch menu (which is also offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays) includes new waffle and omelette stations. Pair brunch on Black Friday with the baked potato bar for $22, and also take advantage of the Bloody Mary bar or bottomless mimosas for $15! And you’ll be helping the community when you eat there, because a portion of every dollar spent at Edgar’s Grille goes toward education programs, including support for Helms College. Edgar’s Grille is named for Edgar Helms, founder of Goodwill Industries. Reservations are encouraged. Visit edgarsgrille.com or call 706-854-4700.
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We’re not implying you’re sick of your family… but you might need an escape after a busy Thanksgiving. Soiree: Jazz + Wine will give you that escape starting at 7:30 p.m. Saturday until 10 p.m. at Jessye Norman School of the Arts. The evening features classic live jazz and wines. It’s $7 in advance or $10 the day of. Call 762-233-5299 or visit jazzsoiree.com.
Get your guitar and go to the library to noodle around. The Teen Guitar Club is at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Columbia County Library, for those ages 11-18. You’ll be learning, but you’ll also be having fun! Call 706-863-1946 or visit gchrl.org.
It’s a risqué art event that happens every last Wednesday of the month from 7-10 p.m. at Le Chat Noir. Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School got its start in New York City, and participants in Augusta will draw burlesque dancers, compete in contests and win prizes. Cost is $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Call 706-722-3322 or visit lcnaugusta.com.
There are several chances to see a live production of “The Nutcracker” this time of year, and two of those shows are put on by the Columbia County Ballet. Their shows are at 7 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. Tickets range from $15-$35. Call 706-722-8341 or visit imperialtheatre.com.
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a Google Maps-based tour. Guided tours: $5, adults; $3, students K-12. Call 803-441-4380 or visit artsandheritagecenter.com.
Tours Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson Guided tours, approximately 45 minutes long, are offered Thursday-Saturday on the hour from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Group tours are available by advanced reservation. Adults, $5; seniors, $4; kids K-12, $3; under 5 years, free. Call 706-7240436 or visit wilsonboyhoodhome.org.
Historic Trolley Tours of Augusta Augusta Visitors Center Tours aboard the Lady Libby available at the Augusta Visitors Center with 24-hour advanced reservations. Tickets include admission to the Augusta Museum of History. Call 706-724-4067 or visit visitaugusta.org.
Christmas Festival Fort Gordon’s Barton Field 4pm - 9pm Thu Nov 30 An event that includes the Kris Kringle Market, hay rides, refreshments, live music, a bonfire, a visit from Santa and a tree lighting. fortgordon.com or 706-791-8878
ARTS Tue Nov 28
2pm - 5pm Acrylic Painting for Beginners Aiken Public Library A class that meets Tuesdays through Nov. 28. Pre-registration required. Call 803-642-2020, ext. 1131, or visit abbe-lib.org.
Wed Nov 29
7pm - 10pm Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School Le Chat Noir This burlesque live drawing event featuring contests, performances, prizes and more. $10, advance; $12 at the door. Call 706-722-3322 or visit lcnaugusta.com.
Thu Nov 30
1pm - 3pm Block Printing Christmas Cards Harlem Arts Council Class with Angelika Bondar. $20. Make reservations at least 24 hours in advance. Call 706-394-4682.
Ongoing
$200 and Under 4P Studios and That Place Coffee Starting Friday, Nov. 10, more than 60 artists will have original works priced at less than $200 for the next two months. Call 706-267-6724 or visit 4pstudiosart.com.
DANCE Fri Nov 24
7pm “The Nutcracker”
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Imperial Theatre A Colton Ballet Company of Augusta production. Also showing at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, and Sunday, Nov. 26. $17-$40. Call 706-722-8341 or visit imperialtheatre.com.
Thu Nov 30
7pm “The Nutcracker” by Columbia County Ballet Imperial Theatre Shows again at 7 p.m. Dec. 1. $15-$35. Call 706722-8341 or visit imperialtheatre.com.
EDUCATION Mon Nov 27
4pm Open Sewing Columbia County Library Six sewing machines available; bring your own projects to work on. Call 706-863-1946 or visit gchrl.org.
5:30pm Beginner Spanish Class Friedman Branch Library An adult class led by Edwin Perez of the Asociacion Cultural Hispanoamericana. Preregistration required. Call 706-736-6758 or visit arcpls.org.
Group Headquarters Branch Library A group for beginner to intermediate Spanish speakers. Call 317-695-4748.
Thu Nov 30
5:30pm Cord Cutting Columbia County Library Learn about how you can survive without your monthly cable bill. Pre-registration required. Call 706-863-1946 or visit gchrl.org.
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James Brown Family Historical Tour Augusta Museum of History Available each Saturday at 11 a.m. and lasting approximately two hours, this bus tour includes Brown’s elementary school, his childhood home, his statue and more. $15 fee, includes admission to the museum, which houses the largest collection of James Brown memorabilia. Reservations 24 hours in advance required. Call 803-640-2090 or visit jamesbrownfamilyfdn. org.
Guided Tours
Tue Nov 28
1797 Ezekiel Harris House Offered by appointment only Monday-Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last tours of the day begin at 4 p.m. Adults, $2; children, $1. Call 706-722-8454 or visit augustamuseum.org.
Columbia County Library All levels welcome. Email boassma@gmail.com or call 706-863-1946.
North Augusta Driving Tour
10:30am - noon English as a Second Language
Wed Nov 29
6pm Tertulia: Spanish Conversation
Arts and Heritage Center of North Augusta Offered by appointment and includes a 30-45-minute guided tour and admission to the center. Self-guided tours are also available through an iPhone downloadable audio tour or
ELSEWHERE Fri Nov 24
1pm - 3pm Turkey Jerky Stocking Stuffers White Hills Farm, Dearing Workshop teaches people how to make jerky using the best local meats (not just turkey). $5 donation requested. Visit augustalocallygrown. org or call 706-288-7895 (text first).
EXHIBITIONS Thu Nov 30
6pm - 9pm SEEDS Exhibit Preview Westobou Gallery Get a sneak peek at this exhibition of small works by local and regional artists, all available for $300 or less. The exhibition will show from Dec. 1 through Feb. 2. The preview is a wine and cheese reception (a free reception will be held 5-8 p.m. Dec. 1). $25. Find the event on eventbrite.com. Call 706-755-2878 or visit westoboufestival.com.
Ongoing
Augusta Museum of History Includes the following: “The Godfather of Soul, Mr. James Brown; “Celebrating a Grand Tradition, the Sport of Golf”; “Augusta’s Story”; “A Community That Heals”; “Into the Interior: A History of the Georgia Railroad and Banking Company”; “Local Legends”; “One Man, Two Ships: Lessons in History and Courage”; “A Quilt Journey”; and “Canteens to Combat Boots”. Call 706-722-8454 or visit augustamuseum.org.
A Celebration of Our Own Mary S. Byrd Gallery of Art This exhibition features recent, various media works by Augusta University art and design faculty including Kristin Casaletto, Tom Crowther, Carrie Dyer, Philip Morsberger, Jennifer Onofrio, Randy Pace, Raoul Pacheco, Brian Rust, Chadwick Tolley, Julie Sibley and Janice Whiting. On display through Dec. 1. Call 706-993-6719 or email bmeagher@augusta. edu. 23NOVEMBER2017
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Art Show with Ron Lee Hire Grounds Cafe (inside Goodwill) This photographer’s works will be on display through Nov. 30 at 3179 Washington Road. Visit facebook.com/events/516299092074882 or call 706-863-3669.
In/De Flation Wolf and Finch Artists Leonard “Porkchop” Zimmerman and Jay Jacobs have teamed up for this exhibition that focuses on “a mythical figure, the harbinger of great deals and bad dance moves that has been spotted all over the world.” The show runs from Dec. 1-22. Call 706-250-0301, email art@wolfandfinch.com, or visit facebook.com/ events/1949497908644537.
FLIX Fri Nov 24
6:30pm - 8:30pm Family Movie Night Kroc Center A free movie showing that begins at 6:45 p.m. Concessions will be available for purchase. Call 706-364-5762 or visit salvationarmyaugusta. org/kroc-center/.
Tue Nov 28
5:30pm - 8pm Tuesday Night Movie Series
Thu Nov 30
HEALTH
5:30pm - 7pm Rock Painting
Wed Nov 29
11:30am Alzheimer’s Warning Signs Columbia County Library Learn the 10 warning signs at this workshop. Pre-register by calling 706-863-1946, ext. 4, or visiting gchrl.org.
Ongoing
Basic Genealogy Tutorials
Thu Nov 30
7pm - 8:30pm Happiest Baby on the Block Doctors Hospital An infant care and sleep class for new parents. Pre-registration required. Call 706-651-2229 or visit doctors-hospital.net.
7pm - 8:30pm Infant CPR Class University Hospital Pre-registration required. Call 706-774-2825 or visit universityhealth.org.
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Headquarters Branch Library’s Georgia Heritage Room Free sessions offered by appointment. Call 706826-1511 or visit arcpls.org.
KIDS-TEENS Sat Nov 25
10:30am Family Lego Time Appleby Branch Library Pre-registration required. Call 706-736-6244 or visit arcpls.org.
11am “Everything is Mama” Story Time
Meditation Sessions The Yoga Center, North Augusta Led by members of the Southeastern Buddhist Community the first and second Wednesday of each month. Sessions are free and open to the public. Visit sebuddhist.org.
Headquarters Branch Library Eclectic variety of films. Visit arcpls.org or call 706-821-2600.
HOBBIES
7pm “The Importance of Being Earnest”
Columbia County Library This chess tournament is open to all ages. Call 706-863-1946 or visit gchrl.org.
Aiken Public Library Watch the movie, then join in discussion Dec. 5. Call 803-642-2020, ext. 1131, or visit abbe-lib.org.
Aiken Public Library The library will supply rocks and painting supplies to participants ages 12 and up. Preregistration required. Call 803-642-2020, ext. 1131, or visit abbe-lib.org.
Tue Nov 28
5:30pm Chess Part III (Tournament)
Barnes & Noble Call 706-737-0012 or visit bn.com.
1pm - 3pm Maxwell Library Secret Message Game Maxwell Branch Library The library celebrates Picture Book Month with a game based on a story that incorporates math. Groups of four or more require preregistration. Call 706-793-2020 or visit arcpls. org.
Mon Nov 27
10:30am Jr. Lego Club
Headquarters Branch Library For those ages 2-4. Legos provided. Preregistration required. Call 706-821-2623 or visit arcpls.org.
10:30am - 11am Sensory Story Time Aiken Public Library For children (ages 3 and up) of all abilities and their caregivers. Call 803-642-2020 or visit abbe-lib.org.
Tue Nov 28
10am Big Kid Story Time Headquarters Branch Library For those ages 3-6. Pre-registration recommended. Call 706-821-2623 or visit arcpls. org.
4pm Teen Guitar Club Columbia County Library For those ages 11-18. Call 706-863-1946 or visit gchrl.org.
5pm - 7pm Girls Who Code Club Headquarters Branch Library Girls in grades 6-12 explore coding in a fun and friendly way. Call 706-394-2187 or visit girlswhocode.com/clubs or arcpls.org.
Wed Nov 29
10am Story Time Maxwell Branch Library Pre-registration required. Call 706-793-2020 or visit arcpls.org.
10am Story Time for Tots Headquarters Branch Library For those ages 0-3. Pre-registration recommended. Call 706-821-2623 or visit arcpls. org.
10am Toddler Story Time Appleby Branch Library Beginning at 10:05, this is a program best for children ages 18 months-3 years. Call 706-7366244 or visit arcpls.org.
10am Wacky Wednesday Story Time Barnes & Noble Call 706-737-0012 or visit bn.com.
10:30am Preschool Story Time Appleby Branch Library Songs, finger plays and stories for those ages 18 months to 3 years. Pre-registration required for groups of six or more. Call 706-736-6244 or visit arcpls.org.
LITERARY Thu Nov 30 Block Printing Christmas Cards Harlem Arts Council 1pm - 3pm Thu Nov 30 Class with Angelika Bondar. $20. Make reservations at least 24 hours in advance. 706-394-4682 23NOVEMBER2017
10am - noon Morning Book Club Maxwell Branch Library “A Separate Country” by Robert Hicks will be discussed. Call 706-793-2020 or visit maxwellbookclub.wordpress.com.
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the Bechtel Telescope, will be available for viewing after each show. $2-$6.50. Call 803-6413654 or visit rpsec.usca.edu.
7pm “Seven Wonders” Dupont Planetarium, Aiken Weather permitting, the observatory, housing the Bechtel Telescope, will be available for viewing after each show. $2-$6.50. Call 803-6413654 or visit rpsec.usca.edu.
Sun Nov 26
8am - 5pm Portraits with Santa Old Government House Photo sessions are on a first-come, first-served basis. No session fees; multiple vendors on site. Call 706-799-2161.
Cord Cutting Columbia County Library 5:30pm Thu Nov 30 Learn about how you can survive without your monthly cable bill. Pre-registration required. 706-863-1946 or gchrl.org A group open to older teens and up. Call 706826-1940 or email david@booktavern.com.
MUSIC Sat Nov 25
8am - 2pm Saturday Morning Swing Eighth Street Plaza Live music from local jazz artists and performing arts groups during the Augusta Market. Call 706-627-0128 or visit theaugustamarket.com.
7pm Counting Down to Christmas Holiday Concert Church of the Holy Comforter The Augusta Broadway Singers present this event with holiday stories and songs from “Elf,” “White Christmas,” “A Christmas Story” and more, along with desserts. $20, ages 13 and up; $10, kids ages 5-12; free, kids under 5 with an adult. Visit tabsaugusta.com or call 706-8318876.
7:30pm - 10pm Soiree: Jazz + Wine Jessye Norman School of the Arts Featuring classic live jazz and wines selected by the host. $7, advance; $10, day of show. Call 762-233-5299 or visit jazzsoiree.com.
Sun Nov 26
4pm Messiah Sing-Along Aiken’s First Baptist Church Aiken Choral Society is hosting this free community concert and invites all singers present to provide the voices. Call 803-6497570 or visit aikenchoralsociety.org.
6pm Messiah Sing-In Kiokee Baptist Church, Appling A free-will collection will be received at the end of this free event, the 10th anniversary of the Columbia County Orchestra Messiah Sing-In. Any singers wishing to sing in the choir for this performance will need to dress in all black, and rehearsal with the choir and orchestra will be held at 4:30 p.m. the same day. Visit 30 METROSPIRIT AUGUSTA’S INDEPENDENT VOICE SINCE 1989
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6:30pm Soiree Sunday Augusta Humanitree House A Garden City Jazz event that will feature live music, dance, performance art, film, spoken word and more. Call 762-233-5299 or visit jazzsoiree.com.
Tue Nov 28
7:30pm - 9pm Augusta University Wind Ensemble Concert Maxwell Theatre $5, general; free, AU students, faculty and staff. Call 706-667-4100 or visit augusta.edu.
Tue Nov 28
5pm - 7pm Christmas Tree Lighting A free Thanksgiving feast open to the entire community. Participants can bring a dish to share or just come as they are. Visit onetable. info.
1pm - 4pm Thanksgiving Community Fellowship Day City of Life Ministries Community Thanksgiving meal and games, hosted by City of Life Ministries. Call 706-8549000.
Fri Nov 24
10:30am - 3pm Black Friday Brunch
North Augusta’s Nancy Carson Library Saxophonist Fred Williams performs in honor of the Nancy Carson Library Foundation. Call 803-279-5767 or visit abbe-lib.org.
Edgar’s Grille Black Friday Brunch paired with baked-potato bar, $22. Bloody Mary bar or bottomless mimosas, $15. Benefits Goodwill. Reservations recommended. View the brunch menu at edgarsgrille.com/index.php/menu/10-menus/18brunch-menu. Call 706-854-4700 or visit edgarsgrille.com.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Sat Nov 25
Thu Nov 30
7pm Appreciation Concert
Thu Nov 23
10am - 5pm Holiday Gingerbread Village Augusta Museum of History Each historic-themed gingerbread creation in this annual exhibit will be available through silent auction, with proceeds benefiting museum programs and exhibitions. The display and the opportunity to bid on the structures are free to the public during regular museum hours through Sunday, Nov. 26. Call 706-722-8454 or visit augustamuseum.org.
11am Blessing of the Hounds Hitchcock Woods Memorial Gate, Aiken The opening of the drag hunting season. Attendees can park downtown and walk to Memorial Gate (allow 30 minutes). Call 803642-0528.
11am - 1pm One Table Thanksgiving Dinner Downtown Aiken
All day Christmas in the Backcountry North Augusta’s Living History Park Participants will learn how colonists observed Christmas in an event that will also include gift items for sale and a visit from Father Christmas. Call 803-279-7560 or visit colonialtimes.us.
8am - 2pm Augusta Market at the River 8th Street Plaza, Reynolds Street The event features vendors of all kinds, activities, live entertainment and more. Visit theaugustamarket.com.
10:30am - 4pm Last Saturday at the Park North Augusta’s Living History Park Featuring living history demonstrations. Call 803-279-7560 or visit colonialtimes.us.
6pm “Defying Gravity: It IS Rocket Science!” Dupont Planetarium, Aiken Weather permitting, the observatory, housing
Calhoun Park and Lookaway Hall This North Augusta event includes marshmallow roasting, Christmas music and a visit from Santa. Email mnelson@northaugusta. net or call 803-441-4310.
Thu Nov 30
4pm - 9pm Christmas Festival Fort Gordon’s Barton Field An event that includes the Kris Kringle Market, hay rides, refreshments, live music, a bonfire, a visit from Santa and a tree lighting. Visit fortgordon.com or call 706-791-8878.
5pm - 8pm Holiday Bazaar Evans Middle School This Evans Middle School PTSO event features 30 local crafters and vendors, silent auction, and $10 Olive Garden spaghetti dinner (must pre-order the dinner by Monday, Nov. 27, at ccboe.revtrak.net). Visit facebook.com/ events/139033446845579.
5:30pm - 8pm Christmas in the 1800s Aiken Municipal Building An event by the Diann Shaddox Foundation for Essential Tremor that features author, storyteller and living historian Kim Poovey, music by Jayne Williams, refreshments and more. $35. Visit diannshaddoxfoundation.org.
Ongoing
Augusta on Ice Augusta Common For 50 days from Nov. 17-Jan. 6, The Augusta Common will transform into a winter wonderland, complete with an ice skating rink, live music, dancing, beer and wine, Santa selfies and more. Passes to all activities cost $20 for one day or $50 for a season pass. General admission for those who just want to watch the skaters, enjoy the entertainment and visit the Elves Lounge (aka alcohol tent) can pay $5 for a day or $20 for the season. Kids under 3 get in free. Visit augustaonice.com for more information and to buy passes. 23NOVEMBER2017
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SPIRITUAL Sun Nov 26
11am ChoRuss Vocal Ensemble
THE FORT GORDON DINNER THEATRE PRESENTS
This Russian choir will perform in its second visit to Augusta during the 11 a.m. worship service. Call 706-724-2485 or visit saintpauls.org.
Tue Nov 28
8am - 10am Community Prayer Breakfast Pierce United Methodist Church Hosted by Pastor Rick Herring, this event includes prayer beginning at 8 a.m. and breakfast following at 9 a.m. RSVP recommended. Call 706-829-1296 or 706-8337426, or email stampbob@gmail.com.
SPORTS-OUTDOORS Ongoing
Augusta Sports Leagues This organization offers adult sports leagues and social events, including kickball, soccer, flag football, softball, basketball, indoor and sand volleyball, cornhole, dodgeball and more for coed and men’s leagues. For more information, visit augustasportsleagues.com or call 706309-0280.
SUPPORT Tue Nov 28
10am - 11:30am Moms Connection Augusta University Medical Center This free weekly support group for new mothers meets in the Terrace Dining Dogwood Room on the second floor beginning at 10:20 a.m. All new moms and their babies are welcome and an international board certified lactation consultant/educator/perinatal nurse will answer questions and offer resources. Call 706-721-8283 or visit augustahealth.org.
6pm - 7pm CSRA Parkinson Support Group St. John Towers dining room Free and open to the public. Call 706-364-1662.
THEATER Thu Nov 30
7pm “Eli’s Bethlehem Inn” Kroc Center An Enopion Theatre Company production. Also showing at 7 p.m. Dec. 1, Dec. 4, Dec. 7, Dec. 8, and 6 p.m. Dec. 2 and Dec. 9. $18. Call 706-7717777 or visit enopion.com.
Ongoing
“Twas the Night Before Christmas” by Ken Ludwig Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre Showing at 8 p.m. Dec. 1, 2, 8, 9 and at 4 p.m. Dec. 10. $15-$53. Call 706-793-8552 or visit fortgordon.com.
December 1, 2, 8, 9 December 10 8:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
ADULT DINNER MENU
Fresh Mixed Green Salad accented with Tomatoes, Cucumber, Croutons and Cranberries Choice of Italian or Ranch Dressing Roasted Turkey Breast Carving Station with Dressing and Cranberry Sauce • Sliced Roast Beef with a Baby Portabella Brown Gravy Homemade Macaroni and Cheese • Southern-Style Collard Greens • Honey Glazed Carrots • Cornbread with Sweet Butter
Dessert Station with Holiday-Themed Desserts
YOUTH DINNER MENU
Chicken Tenders with Dipping Sauce • Mini Corn Dogs • Cheese Quesadillas • Macaroni and Cheese • Tater Tots Hot Chocolate with Mini Marshmallows • Assorted Cookies and Candy Canes
ADULT TICKET PRICES
Off Post Civilians: $53.00 | Seniors (65+), Military Retirees, DA Civilians, Active-Duty E7 & Above: $50.00 Active-Duty E6 & Below: $40.00 | Dessert, Coffee and Show: $35.00
YOUTH PRICES
(Prices apply to Youth Menu) Grades K-5: $20.00 | Grades 6-8: $25.00 | Grades 9-12: $30.00 | Show Only: $15.00
MATINEE PRICES
Adults: $28.00 | Youth (17 & Under): $15.00
For reservations, please call 706-793-8552 (SEASON TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE)
“A Dog’s House” Le Chat Noir Showing 8 p.m. Dec. 8, 9, 14, 15 and 16. $25. Visit lcnaugusta.com or call 706-722-3322. 23NOVEMBER2017
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Saturday, November 25 Live Music
8th Street Plaza - Saturday Morning Swing at the Augusta Market on the River The Backyard Tavern - Vicky Grady Band (CD release party) Country Club - Billy Creason Coyotes - Amy Taylor Shannon’s - Hello Betty Band Sky City - DJ JB Fresh Southbound Smokehouse - Half Seas Over Stillwater Taproom - The Clydes Wild Wing - Whiskey Run The Willcox (Aiken) - John Vaughn World of Beer - Nick and the Nightcrawlers
What’s Tonight?
Futurebirds (with Ride or Die Group Art Show) Sky City 10 p.m. Fri Dec 1 $10 (21+); skycityaugusta.com, 706-945-1270
Capri Lounge - Game Night Chevy’s - DJ Richie Rich Pizza Joint (Evans) - Trivia w/ Mike Sleeper Polo Tavern (Aiken) - Karaoke w/ Tom Mitchell Sky City - Hip-Hop Night Southbound Smokehouse - Trivia Stillwater Taproom - Pub Quiz World of Beer - Trivia
Upcoming Sabo and Dave
- Wild Wing November 30 “The Nutcracker” by Columbia County Ballet
- Imperial Theatre November 30, December 1 Futurebirds
- Sky City December 1 Augusta Big Band Aggregate
Helga’s Pub & Grille - Trivia The Highlander - Karaoke Imperial Theatre - “The Nutcracker” (Colton Ballet Company) Le Chat Noir - Krish Mohan (comedy) Sally’s - Welcome to the Jungle (Augusta Pride fundraiser) Soul Bar - Dance Party
- Stillwater Taproom December 1
Sunday, November 26 Live Music
- Stillwater Taproom December 2
Capri Lounge - Vivian Valium & the Lounge Lizard Divas Humanitree House - Soiree Sunday: JazzCasual w/ Karen Gordon Southbound Smokehouse - Phillip Lee Jr. Wild Wing - Shep Duo The Willcox (Aiken) - John Vaughn
Trust in Traitors, O.D.D.
- The Highlander December 1 Lanco
- Country Club December 2 Rocking the Stocking XXIV
- Sky City December 2 Hound of Goshen Rick Springfield, Richard Marx
- Bell Auditorium December 6 Brian Herrington
- Southbound Smokehouse December 7 Granger Smith
- Country Club December 8 BirdDog Jubilee
- Southbound Smokehouse December 8 Fantasia, Bell Biv Devoe
What’s Tonight?
Imperial Theatre - “The Nutcracker” (Colton Ballet Company) Shannon’s - Karaoke w/ Mike Johnson
- Bell Auditorium December 29 Jackson Browne
- Bell Auditorium January 6 Henry Rollins
- Miller Theater January 8
Monday, November 27 Live Music
The Highlander - Acoustic Mondays Metro Coffeehouse & Pub - Blues Monday w/ Famous Last Words
What’s Tonight?
Lady Gaga Philips Arena, Atlanta 7:30 p.m. Tue Nov 28 $90+; philipsarena.com, 404-878-3000 Thursday, November 23 Live Music
World of Beer - DJ Nightmare Southbound Smokehouse - Brian Herrington Wild Wing - Impulse Ride The Willcox (Aiken) - Thursday Night Jazz w/ 4 Cats in the Dog House
What’s Tonight?
Helga’s Pub & Grille - Trivia The Highlander - Butt Naked Trivia Soul Bar - Open 8 p.m. (Thanksgiving night)
Friday, November 24 Live Music
Country Club - Ying Yang Twins
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The Highlander - Chainsaw Masscara Shannon’s - Third Time Charmers Sky City - Caleb Tokarska & Friends Soul Bar - Jive Turkey Disco Hell Southbound Smokehouse - Travers Brothership Surrey Tavern - Crane Wild Wing - Maddie Rean World of Beer - Old Man Crazy The Willcox (Aiken) - John Vaughn
What’s Tonight?
The Backyard Tavern - Karaoke Imperial Theatre - “The Nutcracker” (Colton Ballet Company) Le Chat Noir - Trivia w/ Mike Sleeper Sally’s - Drag Fabulous
The Backyard Tavern - Karaoke Shannon’s - Karaoke w/ David Doane Wild Wing - Trivia World of Beer - Open Mic Night
“A Christmas Carol: The Musical”
- Imperial Theatre December 8-10 D.L. Hughley Family and Friends Tour
- Miller Theater February 10 An Evening with Molly Ringwald
- Jabez S. Hardin Performing Arts Center January 13 Diana Krall
- Miller Theater February 16 Ronnie Milsap
- Miller Theater February 17 “Weird Al” Yankovic w/ Emo Philips
Tuesday, November 28 Live Music
Fox’s Lair - Irish Music w/ Dr. John Fisher and the Undefeated Army Joe’s Underground - Open Mic The Willcox (Aiken) - Hal Shreck
What’s Tonight?
The Highlander - Game Night World of Beer - Karaoke
Wednesday, November 29 Live Music Shannon’s - Karaoke w/ Mike Johnson Wild Wing - Jukebox Robocop
- Miller Theater April 14
Elsewhere Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant
- Infinite Energy Center, Atlanta November 25 Lady Gaga
- Philips Arena, Atlanta November 28 98 Degrees
- Woodruff Arts Center, Atlanta November 29 Portugal. The Man, X Ambassadors
- The Roxy Theatre, Atlanta December 1 Luke Combs
- The Tabernacle, Atlanta December 1 Cindy Wilson, Yip Deceiver, Material Girls
- 40 Watt Club, Athens December 1 Gwar, He is Legend, Ghoul, U.S. Bastards
What’s Tonight?
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- The Tabernacle, Atlanta December 5 Brian Setzer Orchestra
- Woodruff Arts Center, Atlanta December 6 Luke Combs, Josh Phillips, Faren Rachels
- Township Auditorium, Columbia December 7 Trans-Siberian Orchestra
- Infinite Energy Center, Atlanta December 9 Gary Numan
- Heaven at the Masquerade, Atlanta December 11 Katy Perry, Purity Ring
- Philips Arena, Atlanta December 12 Gin Blossoms
- Variety Playhouse, Atlanta December 14 iHeartradio Jingle Ball Tour w/ Demi Lovato, Nick Jonas and more
- Philips Arena, Atlanta December 15 Michael Carbonaro
- Township Auditorium, Columbia December 16 Janet Jackson
- Colonial Life Arena, Columbia December 16 - Philips Arena, Atlanta December 17 Indigo Girls
- City Winery, Atlanta December 27
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- Aisle 5, Atlanta December 31 Widespread Panic
- Fox Theatre, Atlanta December 31
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- Georgia Theatre, Athens January 19 They Might Be Giants
- Variety Playhouse, Atlanta January 20
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BOX TOPS (Some results are estimates. Actual results weren’t ready by press time.) RANK TITLES
WEEKEND GROSS TOTAL GROSS WEEK # LAST WEEK
1
JUSTICE LEAGUE
$94,000,000
$94,000,000
1
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2
WONDER
$27,547,866
$27,547,866
1
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3
THOR: RAGNAROK
$21,669,600
$247,265,770
3
1
4
DADDY’S HOME 2
$14,435,710
$50,212,157
2
2
5
MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS $13,807,562
$51,735,924
2
3
In Theaters November 22
ANIMATED
“Coco,” rated PG, starring Anthony Gonzalez, Gael Garcia Bernal, Benjamin Bratt, Renee Victor and Edward James Olmos. Miguel is a 12-year-old boy who dreams of becoming a world-class musician, despite his family’s ban on music. On the Day of the Dead, Miguel finds himself in a mysterious land with a quest to discover the truth behind his family’s musical past. Pixar’s last film, “Cars 3,” received middling reviews, but the early consensus for “Coco” has been overwhelmingly positive. 36 METROSPIRIT AUGUSTA’S INDEPENDENT VOICE SINCE 1989
THRILLER
“Roman J. Israel, Esq.,” rated PG-13, starring Denzel Washington, Colin Farrell, Carmen Ejogo and Nazneen Contractor. Roman J. Israel is a principled L.A. defense attorney who finds himself jobless after the death of his law partner. When a wealthy, hotshot lawyer recruits Israel to join his firm, his ethics are put to the test. Dan Gilroy, who made his directorial debut in 2014’s “Nightcrawler,” helms this one. Will this be any good? It’s hard to say — but it’s safe to assume that Denzel Washington will deliver a top-shelf performance.
DRAMA
“The Man Who Invented Christmas,” rated PG, starring Dan Stevens, Christopher Plummer, Jonathan Pryce, Simon Callow and Donald Sumpter. In 1843, Charles Dickens penned what would become one of the most iconic Christmas stories of all time. This film tells the story behind the story and details the struggle that Dickens went through in writing his beloved work. There are way too many adaptations of “A Christmas Carol,” so it’s nice to see the tale told from a different perspective. 23NOVEMBER2017
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SIGHTINGS
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Jonathan and Courtney Rios and William Davis at A Night Out for DREW at Wild Wing to support the Drew Passmore Battlewon Foundation
Jenny McDonald, Debbie Reeves and Robert McDonald at A Night Out for DREW at Wild Wing to support the Drew Passmore Battlewon Foundation
Erin Smith, Taylor Plummer and Lance Kennedy at A Night Out for DREW at Wild Wing to support the Drew Passmore Battlewon Foundation
Donna Nemchick, Denise Burns and Joan Boggs at the CSRA Veterans Day Tribute Concert at Evans Towne Center Park
Angela and Andy Passmore with Julie Felder at A Night Out for DREW at Wild Wing to support the Drew Passmore Battlewon Foundation
Julie Deriso, Ashtyn Lowery and Katie Morgan at Flowers on Broad
Pam Culver, Jessica Rayborn and Brittany Cannon at the Whiskey Bar (Kitchen)
Zack Burns, Jessie Crawford with Ashleigh and Dustin Griffin at Metro Coffeehouse & Pub
Michael Cark, Hunter Weigle and Mason Smith at 1102 Downtown Bar & Grill
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